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EP3061431A1
EP3061431A1 EP16000288.7A EP16000288A EP3061431A1 EP 3061431 A1 EP3061431 A1 EP 3061431A1 EP 16000288 A EP16000288 A EP 16000288A EP 3061431 A1 EP3061431 A1 EP 3061431A1
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Hervé Favre-Felix
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F9/00—Methods or devices for treatment of the eyes; Devices for putting in contact-lenses; Devices to correct squinting; Apparatus to guide the blind; Protective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
    • A61F9/02—Goggles
    • A61F9/026—Paddings; Cushions; Fittings to the face

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  • the invention relates to eye protection masks, in particular protective masks for the practice of outdoor sports, such as skiing or alpine surfing, mountain biking or motocross.
  • Protective masks are usually used during certain outdoor sports to protect the user's eyes from wind, water, mud or sunlight.
  • Such a mask generally comprises a frame supporting a transparent protective screen and a strap attached to both sides of the frame.
  • the strap keeps the mask on the face by partially surrounding the skull of the user.
  • Comfort elements are usually added to the frame to improve the comfort of wearing the mask. These comfort elements are placed at the interface between the frame and the face. They often form a band of foam surrounding the eyes by leaning on part of the forehead, temples, cheekbones and part of the user's nose.
  • the frame includes a continuous rear wall surrounding both eyes.
  • This rear wall comprises a continuous rear face facing the face.
  • Foam is usually attached to this posterior surface.
  • This foam is the element of comfort described above.
  • the frame advantageously comprises elastic means connecting the rear wall with a front wall supporting the screen. These elastic means allow deformation of the rear wall in the direction of the screen. The rear wall can then better adapt to the morphology of the face which also improves the wearing comfort.
  • the document EP 2 380 538 proposes such a construction by describing a mask comprising a continuous rear wall connected to a front wall by elastic elements.
  • the mask constructions of the prior art have means of morphological adaptation allowing mobility of the continuous rear wall of a frame.
  • this rear wall may have a certain rigidity which can penalize the conformation of the frame to the relief of the face.
  • this construction provides a distribution of support on the face substantially uniform all around the eyes due to the continuity of the rear wall.
  • the contact pressure exerted by the rear wall on the face has a continuity that does not allow a great variation of pressure in close bearing areas. It is therefore not possible to obtain a completely adapted pressure as a function of the face support zones.
  • the morphological adaptation is then limited which reduces the versatility of use of the mask depending on the nature of the face of the user.
  • the uniqueness of the posterior face induces contact friction that can be uncomfortable when the user moves a part of his face, for example, a frown of the forehead or nose, without moving another part of the face, for example, cheekbones or temples.
  • the object of the invention is to provide an improved mask for a better wearing comfort.
  • One goal is to better adapt to the different morphologies of individuals.
  • Another goal is to have a differential distribution of the mask holding pressure on the face on defined areas.
  • Another goal is to reduce the pressure on specific areas.
  • the mask is characterized in that the rear part of the frame comprises at least two distinct posterior surfaces, each posterior surface forming the rear face of a substantially vertical posterior wall, the posterior walls being spaced apart by an extending gap, in the direction of the front part of the frame, of a depth at least equal to the thickness of the rear walls delimiting the gap.
  • the mask 1 comprises a frame 2 supporting an eye shield 3.
  • a strap 4 is attached to the lateral ends of the frame 2.
  • the strap 4 and the frame 2 form a loop intended to surround the skull of the user to ensure the maintenance in place of the mask.
  • the frame 2 comprises a body 22 and two lateral fasteners 21A, 21B. Each lateral attachment is fixed on a lateral edge of the body, on either side of the screen 3. Each end of the strap 4 is secured to a side fastener.
  • the body 22 comprises an anterior portion 221 and a posterior portion 222. These two parts are interconnected by connecting elements 223.
  • the front portion 221 supports the screen 3 and the two lateral fasteners 21A, 21 B.
  • the screen can be assembled detachably or not at the front.
  • the frame 2 comprises a rigid frame supporting the screen. In this case, the front part of the frame is then fixed on this rigid frame.
  • the lateral fasteners may be a part of the rigid frame or, alternatively, a piece attached to the rigid frame or chassis.
  • the rear portion 222 is arranged at the rear of the frame. It is the part of the frame closest to the user's face when the mask is worn. According to the invention, the rear part comprises at least two rear walls 2221a, 2221b, 2221c distinct.
  • the posterior part is composed of four distinct posterior walls.
  • a first upper rear wall 2221a covers part of the front.
  • a second left lateral posterior wall 2221b and a third right lateral posterior wall 2221c respectively cover part of the left and right cheekbones of the user.
  • a fourth lower rear wall 2221 d covers the top of the nose.
  • Each posterior wall comprises a posterior surface 2222a, 2222b, 2222c, 2222d forming the rear face of the associated posterior wall.
  • Each posterior wall or most of the posterior walls is substantially vertical when the mask is worn, head straight.
  • a posterior wall is "substantially vertical" when its unsolicited posterior surface is arranged so that the normal direction at each point of the posterior surface is oriented with respect to a horizontal plane of an angle between 0 ° and 30 °. .
  • a posterior wall may not be "vertical" to better adapt to the morphology of the user. For example, this may be the case for marrying the shape of the nose.
  • the fourth lower posterior wall 2221d, covering the top of the nose may include more inclined posterior wall areas.
  • each posterior surface is not flat but curved left to better conform to the morphology of the face.
  • the upper posterior surface 2221a forms a cylinder about a substantially vertical axis to follow the curvature of the forehead, in a horizontal plane.
  • it can be slightly curved.
  • Each posterior surface forms a bearing surface of the frame towards the face.
  • each posterior surface is elongated and its length L2221 is at least four times greater than its height h2221. This allows a stable support and a good distribution of pressure on a defined area.
  • the posterior surface may be rectangular, as is the posterior surface of the first upper posterior wall 2221a.
  • the posterior surface may also not be rectilinear and follow a curve, forming a parenthesis, as are the posterior surfaces of the second left lateral posterior wall 2221b and third right lateral posterior wall 2221c, or forming a "V" for the fourth posterior lower wall 2221 d.
  • Each rear wall 2221a, 2221b, 2221c forms an elongated strip of small thickness e2221.
  • the thickness of each posterior wall is at least four times smaller than the height of this posterior wall.
  • the thickness e2221 is substantially constant. Alternatively, the thickness is variable.
  • the posterior walls 2221a, 2221b, 2221c, 2221d are arranged such that the associated posterior surfaces 2222a, 2222b, 2222c, 2222d form a discontinuous loop surrounding the two eyes by covering part of the forehead, part of the temples and cheekbones and the above the nose.
  • the opening defined by this discontinuous loop is large enough not to penalize the field of view.
  • each posterior surface is intended to bear on the face, either directly or via a comfort element 5.
  • a comfort element In this case, the comfort element is supported by the posterior surfaces. It is usually a foam stuck on the posterior surfaces.
  • the foam can be Polyurethane (PU), PolyEthylene (PE), Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA).
  • the comfort element may be a fabric, air pocket or other suitable element.
  • the grip of the comfort element can be achieved otherwise than by glue, for example by welding or bi-injection.
  • the comfort element can also be removable. In this case, the attachment of the comfort element can be achieved by hooks, clips or other means.
  • the comfort element may comprise several distinct pieces, each separate piece being associated with a single posterior surface, as shown in FIGS. figures 1 and 2 .
  • a separate piece can be a foam as we have seen previously. In this case, two adjacent foams are separated by an interval substantially corresponding to the interval separating the posterior surfaces supporting the adjacent foams. This construction improves the morphological adaptation of the mask because each rear surface equipped with a separate part of the comfort element is movable independently of the other posterior surfaces. Displacement or deformation of a posterior surface does not cause movement of the adjacent posterior surfaces.
  • the same element of comfort covers several posterior surfaces.
  • the same comfort element constitutes a unitary piece covering all the posterior surfaces.
  • This construction has the advantage of being simpler to manufacture. We need a single element of comfort and it is easier to assemble on the chassis. Moreover, this allows a good hold of the rear part of the chassis when the mask is not worn and a better isolation of the volume between the screen and the face.
  • the invention relates to the fact that the posterior surfaces, interfacing with the face or a comfort element, form a discontinuous periphery.
  • the rear walls 2221a, 2221b, 2221c supporting the rear surfaces 2222a, 2222b, 2222c are spaced apart by a gap 2223 extending, in the direction of the front portion 221 of the frame, of a depth e2223 at least equal to, and advantageously greater than, the thickness e2221 of the posterior wall 2221a, 2221b, 2221c.
  • two adjacent rear walls are separated, one from the other, by a recess whose depth e2223 is at least equal to the maximum thickness e2221 of the rear walls.
  • the gap 2223 between two posterior walls extends over the entire height h2221 of the posterior walls. This separation between the two adjacent posterior walls allows a different deflection of a posterior wall relative to the other which improves the morphological adaptation.
  • the posterior surfaces have more mobility between them, which improves the wearing comfort, regardless of the shape of the face of the user.
  • the gap does not necessarily extend rectilinearly.
  • the mobility of the posterior walls 2221a, 2221b, 2221c, 2221d also depends on their connection with the front portion 221 of the frame 2.
  • the connecting elements 223 contribute greatly to the degree of freedom of the rear walls 2221a, 2221b, 2221c, 2221d forming the rear portion 222 of the frame.
  • the dimensioning of these connecting elements makes it possible to have movable rear walls or, on the contrary, a little more rigid, depending on the areas of face support concerned.
  • the connecting elements 223 are in the form of a set of beams connecting the front part to the rear part.
  • the beams are oriented so as to facilitate the displacement of the posterior walls in the direction of the anterior part.
  • the beams do not directly connect the front part to the rear part in a normal linear direction to the corresponding posterior surfaces but the beams are inclined relative to these normal directions.
  • This pressure when pressure is exerted on a rear wall, because of this arrangement of the beams, this pressure generates a lateral force on the beams which can then easily bend.
  • the beams are spaced far enough apart to create openings. These facilitate the deformation of the beams. A deformed beam does not come into contact with another beam. In addition, these openings allow to ventilate the interior volume of the mask, between the screen and the face.
  • the beams form a curve or an arc of a circle, as is the case for the lateral rear walls 2221b, 2221c. This orientation facilitates also the deformation of the beams for moving the rear side walls in the direction of the screen.
  • each posterior wall may have a mobility different from a neighboring posterior wall.
  • This mobility variation is also due to the interval separating two adjacent posterior walls.
  • the connecting members may be dimensioned to permit movement or deformation of at least one posterior surface independently of other posterior surfaces.
  • the connecting means may be dimensioned so that the amplitude of displacement or deformation of at least one posterior surface is different from that of another posterior surface. This makes it possible to have different contact pressures in the different areas of face support. The variation of amplitude also improves the morphological adaptation of the frame.
  • the link members may also be arranged to allow pivoting of the posterior wall substantially about its longitudinal axis.
  • the set of beams forming the connecting elements are substantially aligned in the same horizontal plane. Since the beams are much smaller than the upper posterior wall, the posterior wall can pivot about a horizontal axis.
  • the upper rear wall can tilt forwards or backwards thanks to this construction. This further improves morphological adaptation at the forehead. Thus, the frowns of the forehead have no impact on the other supports of the mask on the face.
  • the fourth lower rear wall 2221 d covering the top of the nose is connected relatively rigidly to the front. This fourth posterior wall is therefore not very mobile.
  • one of the distinct posterior surfaces covers, or bears on, only a portion of the forehead, slightly above the eyebrows.
  • the length L2221 of this posterior surface is at least equal to half the distance between the lateral edges of the frame.
  • this surface covers, or bears on, a portion of the cheekbones.
  • this distinct posterior surface does not cover part of the nose.
  • the frame is not an element of comfort, it then ensures a maintenance of the elements of the mask.
  • the chassis has mechanical properties to ensure this holding.
  • the frame is unitary and composed of a material with a hardness greater than 70 Shore A (measured according to ISO 868 and 7619, ASTM D 2240 and DIN 53505).
  • the frame is made of Polyurethane (PU), which makes it possible to obtain the preceding characteristics desired.
  • the frame is not made of a foam.

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US1677747A (en) * 1924-11-01 1928-07-17 E B Meyrowitz Inc Goggles
US1942394A (en) * 1927-06-15 1934-01-09 American Optical Corp Goggles
DE858289C (de) * 1951-05-30 1952-12-04 Fritz Zapletal Allsichtschutzbrille
EP0167422A1 (de) * 1984-05-21 1986-01-08 ETABLISSEMENTS BOLLE Georges, Robert et Maurice Maske, versehen mit Stütze auf dem Gesicht
WO1999011207A1 (en) * 1997-09-05 1999-03-11 Harges Cordell Frank Jr Firefighter goggle
WO2004031839A2 (en) * 2002-10-01 2004-04-15 Pan-Optx, Inc. Eyecup for glasses
EP2380538A1 (de) 2010-04-22 2011-10-26 Salomon S.A.S. Schutzbrille beim Ausüben von Outdoor-Sportarten

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US1677747A (en) * 1924-11-01 1928-07-17 E B Meyrowitz Inc Goggles
US1942394A (en) * 1927-06-15 1934-01-09 American Optical Corp Goggles
DE858289C (de) * 1951-05-30 1952-12-04 Fritz Zapletal Allsichtschutzbrille
EP0167422A1 (de) * 1984-05-21 1986-01-08 ETABLISSEMENTS BOLLE Georges, Robert et Maurice Maske, versehen mit Stütze auf dem Gesicht
WO1999011207A1 (en) * 1997-09-05 1999-03-11 Harges Cordell Frank Jr Firefighter goggle
WO2004031839A2 (en) * 2002-10-01 2004-04-15 Pan-Optx, Inc. Eyecup for glasses
EP2380538A1 (de) 2010-04-22 2011-10-26 Salomon S.A.S. Schutzbrille beim Ausüben von Outdoor-Sportarten

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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WO2024040311A1 (en) * 2022-08-25 2024-02-29 ResMed Pty Ltd Interfacing structure for eyewear

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